Sanford and Son S5E9 — My Fair Esther
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Sanford and Son•Season 5•Episode 9

My Fair Esther

7.5/10 · 135 votesNov 14, 197530 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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Lamont is a judge for the Miss Watts Business Wife and the winner of the pageant wins $1,000. Fred quickly makes it clear that he will do anything to get his hands on the money. He even agrees to transform Aunt Esther into

Directed byJames Sheldon
Written byJerry Ross
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Episode Summary

"My Fair Esther" is episode 9 of Sanford and Son season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 135 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by James Sheldon and written by Jerry Ross, it aired on November 14, 1975.

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